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The Bluff-North Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff-North Side this week:
The surf forecast for The Bluff-North Side over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-North Side in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 20th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-North Side over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 1755 | 2733 | 2474 | 3574 | 10389 | 6880 | 3988 | 2445 | 3049 | 3738 | 2722 | 3154 | 3547 | 3252 | 2422 | 1880 | 1142 | 868 | 841 | 643 | 1111 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:07PM 2.00 | 4:30AM 1.92 | 5:24PM 2.03 | 5:46AM 1.94 | 6:32PM 2.12 | 6:52AM 2.02 | 7:29PM 2.23 | 7:47AM 2.12 | 8:17PM 2.33 | 8:33AM 2.20 | 8:59PM 2.41 | 9:15AM 2.26 | 9:37PM 2.44 | 9:54AM 2.29 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:26PM 0.63 | 10:57AM 0.46 | 11:42PM 0.60 | 12:07PM 0.41 | 12:49AM 0.51 | 1:07PM 0.32 | 1:44AM 0.39 | 1:58PM 0.23 | 2:32AM 0.28 | 2:43PM 0.16 | 3:14AM 0.20 | 3:24PM 0.13 | 3:52AM 0.16 | ||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | ||
| Sunset | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Wind reports 34 km away suggest it is still onshore at The Bluff-North Side (strong winds from the WSW at CapeReingaAws). 2.4m 7s swell from the W with a 1.1m 14s groundswell from the SW and a 0.9m 16s long period groundswell, also from the SW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
34 km away, 1 h 58 min ago
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Information about the The Bluff-North Side Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Bluff-North Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bluff-North Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bluff-North Side surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Bluff-North Side) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Bluff-North Side may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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